Ingredients
Marinade:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons ground ancho chile* (or chipotle powder)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds chicken drumettes
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a small saucepan, add the butter and melt over medium-low heat. Stir in the honey, and cook until the mixture bubbles, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, pecans, ground ancho and garlic powder. Season the marinade, to taste, with salt and pepper.
** Arrange the drumettes on a baking sheet, and brush each with the marinade. Bake until the chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Baste once, halfway through baking time. Transfer to a serving platter and serve hot.
*Cook's Note: The ancho chile is a dried poblano chile. It is also sold as "pasilla" in the US. It is a deep red color, and the flavor ranges from mild to pungent. The rich, slightly fruit flavored ancho is the sweetest of the dried chiles. Anchos are often sold whole and can be stemmed, seeded then ground at home in a coffee or spice grinder. They can also be found at most supermarkets, Latin specialty markets or online.
**Cook's Note: Cover your baking sheet with tin foil for easy clean up and to prevent marinade from burning in the oven.
















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By Luly2
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on September 21, 2012
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Outstanding recipe! I loved that it was very simple and spot on. This is a great dish to serve at a party!
By amccord_6775466
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on September 04, 2011
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My family loved this recipe. So easy to prepare. The only time consuming was to continue basting, but a must for great grilling.
Thanks for this great combination of flavors.
By cbazucar
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on June 30, 2011
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Marcela has become one of my favorite chef's the prep. and directions are at my level. The flavors are to die for, and every single one of her recipes has turned out a winner. This chicken recipe makes a simple cost effective buy at the grocery (chicken drums, or thighs a very tasty meal. In these hard economic times, the recipes and seasonings make all the difference. Thanks Marcela... Eres la mejor!
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